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Treasures strip club facing lawsuit by city, county – Abc Local Web

FDFF.org — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:16:53 +0000

HOUSTON (KTRK) — Treasures, a strip club which has operated on Westheimer since 1995, is under fire from the city of Houston and Harris County for allegedly allowing everything from drug sales to prostitution to human trafficking to go on inside.Read the entire story here:Treasures strip club facing lawsuit by city, county – Abc Local [...]

$1 million bail set for man accused of running sex ring – Chicago Tribune

FDFF.org — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:44 +0000

The case came to light earlier this year after authorities from the National Human Trafficking Hotline notified Cook County sheriff’s police that a missing woman was being exploited by her pimp, according to prosecutors. That woman turned out …Read the entire story here:$1 million bail set for man accused of running sex ring – Chicago [...]

MODERN DAY SLAVERY AWARENESS PHOTO EXHIBIT

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:45:23 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 17, 2012 CONTACT: MADHVI MEWAR STEVEN JAMES COLLINS PHOTOGRAPHY madhvi@stevenjamescollins.com 415-378-4309 MODERN DAY SLAVERY AWARENESS PHOTO EXHIBIT – OPENING EVENING RECEPTION ON MAY 19TH Rancho Cucamonga, CA –Educating, raising awareness, and inspiring activism about modern day slavery and human trafficking are the primary goals for Steven James Collins [...]

A call to close ‘Backpage’ adult section

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:15:27 +0000

President of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children says Backpage.com should close its adult section. Similar Posts:None Found

Guatemala: US refuses to return adopted girl – Miami Herald

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:14:50 +0000

A leading Guatemalan activist in the case disagreed with the State Department’s position, arguing that the U.S. government is obligated under international treaties to return victims of human trafficking or irregular adoptions that have occurred …Read the entire story here:Guatemala: US refuses to return adopted girl – Miami Herald Similar Posts:None Found

Recreating the soundscape of Monticello, from patriotic songs to the slap of the whip. – Slate

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:14:49 +0000

In Jefferson’s day, even black music was understood as noise. Frederick Douglass’ call to listen to the meanings of slaves singing and abolitionists’ collections of slave songs were still decades away. We know Jefferson heard slaves make …Read the entire story here:Recreating the soundscape of Monticello, from patriotic songs to the slap of the whip. [...]

Manny Pacquiao — Congressman Pacquiao — rips President Obama for stance on gay marriage – YAHOO!

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:14:46 +0000

He’s also a staunch opponent of human trafficking, which has been a significant problem in his country. He’s done more for his countrymen than most people have ever done for theirs, and he’s to be commended for that. It’s why he’s one of the world’s most …Read the entire story here:Manny Pacquiao — Congressman Pacquiao [...]

Mexico massacre highlights unknown drug war victims – msnbc.com

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:14:44 +0000

As well as from drugs, the Zetas make money from human trafficking and extorting migrants, and have murdered many who fail to pay them. In 2009, the Zetas were blamed for a massacre of 72 foreign migrants, again in San Fernando. With many families of …Read the entire story here:Mexico massacre highlights unknown drug war [...]

Hafley embraces tradition of Ely football – Miami Herald

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:14:42 +0000

It has been more than 15 years since he played quarterback and safety for Blanche Ely High, but Charles Hafley Jr. can still remember what it felt like to play for the Tigers. “I just remember the family atmosphere, how the community is 100 …Read the entire story here:Hafley embraces tradition of Ely football – [...]

Should We Obey All Laws? – Town Hall

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:14:41 +0000

Former slave Frederick Douglass advised: “Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them. … The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those …Read the entire story here:Should We Obey All Laws? – Town Hall [...]

Forget Lady Gaga, God’s People Are Sharing God’s Heart Right Across the Globe – Christian Post

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:14:38 +0000

The conference heard from those with a burden for issues on God’s heart such as Rick Warren’s P.E.A.C.E. plan and Christine Caine’s inspirational anti-human trafficking campaign. This is positive news for us to share and Tweet to Christians everywhere.Read the entire story here:Forget Lady Gaga, God’s People Are Sharing God’s Heart Right Across the Globe [...]

Senior LRA leader captured: News welcomed by US – Digital Journal

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:14:35 +0000

The Ugandan Army is leading the effort to capture the leader of the LRA, Joseph Kony, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for serious human rights violations, including kidnapping, sex slavery mutilation and related crimes. The LRA …Read the entire story here:Senior LRA leader captured: News welcomed by US – Digital Journal [...]

Rep. Chris Smith tries to keep the pressure on for Chinese activist – Philadelphia Daily News

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:14:31 +0000

He has written three laws to combat human trafficking. In 2005, Smith won approval for $361 million in federal funding to help prosecute domestic trafficking and compensate victims. The same year, Congress passed a bill he backed that doubled U …Read the entire story here:Rep. Chris Smith tries to keep the pressure on for Chinese [...]

Alleged pimp charged with forced prostitution – Abc Local Web

FDFF.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:14:27 +0000

Brown was charged with 10 counts of involuntary sexual servitude and one count of aggravated human trafficking. Police say has been arrested about 20 times in the past on charges, including weapons offenses, armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm.Read the entire story here:Alleged pimp charged with forced prostitution – Abc Local Web Similar [...]

Tide in the lead for nation’s top outside linebacker Matthew Thomas – Birmingham News

FDFF.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:12:23 +0000

The Alabama Crimson Tide already hold a commitment from the top-rated inside linebacker in the nation in Auburn High School star Reuben Foster, and now the Tide may be close to landing a pledge from the top outside linebacker in the nation as …Read the entire story here:Tide in the lead for nation’s top outside [...]

Guatemala: US refuses to return snatched girl – San Francisco Gate

FDFF.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:12:21 +0000

A leading Guatemalan activist in the case disagreed with the State Department’s position, arguing that the U.S. government is obligated under international treaties to return victims of human trafficking or irregular adoptions that have occurred …Read the entire story here:Guatemala: US refuses to return snatched girl – San Francisco Gate Similar Posts:None Found

Harlem Split on Plan to Honor Officer Killed in Mosque in ’72 – New York Times

FDFF.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:12:17 +0000

Now, the Police Department and advocates for officers want to add “Officer Phillip Cardillo Way” to the street signs on 123rd Street, between Frederick Douglass Boulevard and St. Nicholas Avenue, a short block that is seven blocks from the …Read the entire story here:Harlem Split on Plan to Honor Officer Killed in Mosque in ’72 [...]

Malaysia, Bangladesh to sign MoU to combat human trafficking – Jakarta Post

FDFF.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:12:12 +0000

Malaysia and Bangladesh will be signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to combat human trafficking between the two countries so that innocent people are not exploited, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. “The MoU will be …Read the entire story here:Malaysia, Bangladesh to sign MoU to combat human trafficking – Jakarta Post Similar [...]

Mexico massacre highlights unknown drug war victims – msnbc.com

FDFF.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:12:08 +0000

New task force targets traffickers who force children into the sex trade – Chicago Tribune

FDFF.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:12:04 +0000

Inside the Harrison Police District station, the officers sat in a semicircle to be briefed about the shift ahead in one of Chicago’s most beleaguered areas. But on this recent day, the topic was not the shootings and murders on these West Side …Read the entire story here:New task force targets traffickers who force children [...]

Who is The Entrepreneur: Christina Stoltz (on for-profit vs nonprofit) – Forbes

FDFF.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:11:51 +0000

1, focusing on advocacy and trauma recovery of survivors of human trafficking and other forms of gender-based violence. But what kind of business is this anyway? What’s its mission? How does it work? Catalina: Christina, your story is quite …Read the entire story here:Who is The Entrepreneur: Christina Stoltz (on for-profit vs nonprofit) – Forbes [...]

Manny Pacquiao — Congressman Pacquiao — rips President Obama for stance on gay marriage – YAHOO!

FDFF.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:11:23 +0000

Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘Shocking’ Dinner With Washington – NPR News

FDFF.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:11:17 +0000

In 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt invited African-American educator Booker T. Washington, who had become close to the president, to dine with his family at the White House. Several other presidents had invited African-Americans to meetings …Read the entire story here:Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘Shocking’ Dinner With Washington – NPR News Similar Posts:None Found

Developers Cease to Offer Condo Incentives – New York Times

FDFF.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:10:53 +0000

She recently signed a contract for a studio at the Apex, a 44-unit condominium at 2300 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, above the Aloft hotel. “They were very firm about the price,” said Fabienne Lecole, a senior vice president of …Read the entire story here:Developers Cease to Offer Condo Incentives – New York Times Similar [...]

CNN Video – Anderson Cooper: Lawyer defends adult service ads on site

FDFF.org — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:08:43 +0000

CNN’s Anderson Cooper talks to the lawyer for Village Voice Media about adult ads on backpage.com. Anderson Cooper 360|Added on May 10, 2012 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children debunks Village Voice’s argument: http://villagevoicepimp.com/ Similar Posts:None Found